Air-operated device



April 12 1927.

H SLATER AIR OPERATED DEVICE Filed Jan. :1. 1925 a HARRY 42,1972]? INVENTOR. BY W A TTORNE Y.

Patented Apr. 12, 1927.

UNITED STATES HARRY SLATER, OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA.

AIR-OPERATED DEvIoE.

Application filed January 5, 1925. Serial No. 532.

My invention relates to air operated figures or devices which are adapted to be positioned, for example, on theradiator of an automobile or other moving body, or indeed positioned in any place where the movement of the air may cause said figures or devices to be rapidly rotated.

It is an object of my invention to provide a novel form of device or figure which is adapted to be positioned-on the radiator of an automobile without interfering with the manipulation of the radiator cap.

Another object of my invention is to pro vide novel form of movable figure or device which is mounted on a vertical shaft or axis, which figure or device is provided with a. horizontal member or rod, said rod bei g provided with a pair or reversely po' sitioned members on each end of which is positioned a means whereby said members may either be rotated verticz'zlly or horizontally, thereby rotatingsaid figure or device by the air.

A further object of. my invention is to provide a pair of relatively movable members, one of which may be associated with a clamping member for adjustably clamping the same in position, one of said members having associated therewith a figure. or device adapted to be operated by the air.

It is also within the province of my invention to provide my novelmeans with a device whereby it may not be accidentally displaced, and, if desired, an anti-friction means may be associated therewith for reducing wear to a minimum.

It is also an object of my invention to provide a device which is simple in character, easy and inexpensive to construct, durable, not easy to get out of order, and thoroughly efficient in eifecting the objects intended.

Further objects and advantages of my invention will become more apparent as the description thereof proceeds.

Reference is had to the accompanying drawings in which similar reference characters denote similar parts. In the drawings,

Fig. 1 is an elevational view showing my device applied to the radiator of an automobile, the arms of the manikin being in the position when the device is being rapidly rotated,

Fi 2 is a rear elevational view of my device separated from its support but showing a difi'erent form of manikin,

Fig. 3, is a plan view of the clamp associated with my device,

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary detail view of certain parts of my device, said partsbeing shown as dissembled, and

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the form shown in Fig. 2.

Describing my device more in detail, the manikin, figure or device M is adapt-edto be rapidly rotated with a vertical shaft or axis 17 extending therethrough, as shown in Fig. 5. A cross or horizontal member or rod 16 is journalled inthe body portion of the device M, and has integral therewith or secured thereto in any preterredym'anner, a pair of arms or members A in the shape of rods, arranged preferably at right angues to said horizontal member and in a reverse direction. To the ends of each of'said arms is secured a 'hand'2. cup ped as shown, against which the air will act, said hands being reversely placed so that the air will rotate them and in turn the body portion of the device.

When the arms A are in the position shown in Fig. 1, the manikin M will be rapidly rotated. When said arms are in the position shown in Fig. 2 the arms only will be rotated vertically, the body portion being stationary.

The vertical shaft or axis 17 has an extension 15, screw threaded at 18 so that it may be screwed into the rotary member 10 and fastened thereto by means of the nut 14. The stationary member 11 is provided with a socket into which atapered end of the extension l't'extends'which socket forms a journal for said end. lit-desired, a washer 13 may be placed between the nut 14 and the rotary member 10. It is of course to be understood that the specific manner of mounting the shaft 17 in the member 10 may be varied as in practice found desirable.

If desired, the members 10 and 11 may be provided with an anti-friction means in the form of balls 12, adapted to rotate in suitable cavities positioned in said members. Such a construction, however, is not essential.

The members 10 and 11 may, if desired, have associated therewith a means whereby said members may be prevented from being accidentally displaced, and thereby preventing the device M from being lost. Such a member is shown in Figs. 1 and 4, and preferably, though not necessarily, comprises a wire frame 9, constructed and shaped in any preferred manner, said wire being so shaped as to provide spaces therebetween so that it may he slipped over and hold the members 10 and 11 in position, preventing accidental displacement, but at the same time permitting their relative movement.

Associated with one of the members 10 and 11 is a clamp C, which clamp functions to permit the device to be adjustably posi tioned upon any support, in the instance shown, the radiator of an automobile, said clamp pern'iitting the radiator cap R to be manipulated without in any way interfering with the device positioned thereon.

The clamp C comprises a pair of prefer ably semi-circular members 3, which may be either integral with, pivoted to, or se cured to in any preferred manner a bent portion 6, to accommodate the head 7 of a screw bolt or other means 8. lhe mem bers 3 are also bent outwardly to provide a pair of parallel securing portions 4;, which may be held together by means of the nut and bolt 5.

The modification shown in Figs. 2 and 5 are precisely the same as the form previously described, but the maniltin M has adifferent shape, said manikin being provided with arms A and reversely positioned hands 1 and 2.

When the automobile is in motion, or there is any movement of the air, the arms A or A will either assume a vertical position, as shown in Fig. 2, and accordingly be rotated vertically, due to the reversely positioned hands associated with said arms, or when said arms are positioned as shown in Fig. 1, the body portion of the manikin will be rapidly rotated, the member 10 rotating therewith.

While l have shown and described my device with great particularity, it is clear that the same may be modified throughout a wide range. I therefore do not propose to be limited to the exact details of construction shown and described, but reserve the right in practice to make. any and all modifications thereof that fall within the Scope-of the appended claims.

I claim as my invention:

1. In an air operated device adapted for special use in connection with the radiator cap of a motor vehicle, the combination of a manikin, an inte ral single length vertical shaft equipped with an upper reduced end to provide a bearing on which said manikin is adapted to be rotated, an integral single length piece of material extending through said manikin equipped with reversely bent external portions to form the arms of said manikin, a hollowed out air operated hand associated with each of said arms, a member on which said shaft is revolubiy positioned, and an element externally embracing said member to prevent said manikin from flying off by centrifugal action.

2. In a device of the class described,the combination of a vertical shaft equipped with upper and lower reduced bearings,.a body adapted to be rotated thereon, a single rod forming three members, two of which are reversely positioned externally of said body, a hollowed-out, air operated hand on the outer end of each of said two members, a member detachably associated with said shaft and positioned at a substantial distance from said body, and means externally embracing said member for preventing the removal of said body by cen trifugal action as it is rotated.

3. In an air operated device, a manikin having a pair of reversely positioned, hollowed-out air operated hands for rotating said manikin and for swinging said hands vertically about said manikin, a vertical shaft about which said manikin is adapted to be rotated, a pair of relatively movable members, one of which is adapted to rotate with said shaft, a wire holding element for holding said members together, and a clamp extending from the other of said members.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.

HARRY SLATER. 

